Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct
The investigation and resolution of alleged academic misconduct violations will proceed according to one of the following processes:
Upon conclusion of either FAR or SAR, the director of SCAI, or designee, will review the finding and recommended sanction(s), where applicable, for compliance with VCU policies and notify the respondent in writing within five (5) business days of the decision.
The respondent may either agree with the administrative resolution (3.a.ii or 3.b.ii) or request a Decision Board or Sanction Review Board, where appropriate (see Appeals). By agreeing with the administrative resolution, the respondent acknowledges responsibility for the violation and accepts the sanctions. This outcome cannot be appealed, and the adjudication process is complete. If the respondent challenges the finding of responsibility, a Decision Board will review the matter. If the respondent challenges the assigned sanction(s), a Sanction Review Board will review the sanction(s) only.
If no violation is found, the administrator will notify the respondent that the university will take no action concerning the allegations. Student Conduct and Academic Integrity will then remove the temporary administrative hold, where applicable, and notify the graduation coordinator and the respondent’s school or college, if necessary.